Batman

1968 34 episodes

The first animated version of the caped crusader debuted in 1968 and shared his TV time with Superman in The Batman/Superman Hour. A year later, Superman was dropped completely and the program was retitled The Adventures of Batman And Robin. Segments featuring Batgirl were added in an effort to draw in a wider audience.

Episode guide

  1. My Crime Is Your Crime

    September 14, 1968 No. BM-01 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The Penguin and Joker switch crime methods in an attempt to sue Batman for false arrest.

  2. A Bird Out Of Hand

    September 14, 1968 No. BR-01 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The newest costumed vigilante in town is none other than the Penguin! Has he really turned to the forces of good?! Of course not, and the Dynamic Duo know this. They find out that it's just…

  3. The Cool, Cruel Mr. Freeze

    September 21, 1968 No. BM-02 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    Mr. Freeze is bent on turning all the water in Gotham City into ice! This doesn't go over too well with our Caped Crusaders, and soon they're hot on his trail. But in order to catch Freeze,…

  4. The Joke's On Robin

    September 21, 1968 No. BR-02 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    After getting physically entangled while trying to apprehend the Joker, Robin begins to be a nuisance for Batman. Batman decides to work solo. Robin discovers his equipment has been gimmick…

  5. How Many Herring In A Wheelbarrow?

    September 28, 1968 No. BM-03 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The Joker's in town, and it's up to Batman and Robin to stop him! He's stealing various items in a plot to destroy Gotham City with a giant laser, and at the same time is trying to keep the…

  6. In Again, Out Again Penguin

    September 28, 1968 No. BR-03 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The Penguin, under the guise of being a prisoner, breaks out of his jail cell and frames Batman and Robin for crimes that he commits.

  7. The Nine Lives Of Batman

    October 5, 1968 No. BM-04 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    Catwoman captures Batman and Robin and sprays them with a gas that makes them glow, then watches Gotham citizens to see which one is actually Batman.

  8. Long John Joker

    October 5, 1968 No. BR-04 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The Joker is filming a pirate-themed movie, but Batman suspects that there's more to the plot. He's making the movie because he's actually looking for a real pirate's buried treasure.

  9. Bubi, Bubi, Who's Got The Ruby?

    October 12, 1968 No. BM-05 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    There's a high priced jewel that just arrived in Gotham City, and the Penguin has his monocle set on it! But he's not the only crook out to get it, as the Catwoman wants it for herself! Aft…

  10. The 1001 Faces Of The Riddler

    October 12, 1968 No. BR-05 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The Riddler uses various disguises in order to commit his dastardly deeds. After escaping the Dynamic Duo once, his next clue leads them to a construction site. It turns out to be a trap, a…

  11. The Big Birthday Caper

    October 19, 1968 No. BM-06 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    It's Batman's birthday, and the Riddler and Penguin have a special sunrise for the dynamic duo! After each criminal fails to steal a golden replica of the Trojan horse, they form a fiendish…

  12. Two Penguins Too Many

    October 19, 1968 No. BR-06 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The circus is in town, but unfortunately for Gotham City, so are the Joker and Penguin! After distracting the crowd and authorities with some wild circus animals, the dastardly duo make off…

  13. Partner In Peril

    October 26, 1968 No. BM-07 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The Joker, The Penguin and The Riddler have a contest to see which one of them can pull off the greatest crime and take over the criminal empire in Gotham.

  14. The Underworld, Underground Caper

    October 26, 1968 No. BR-07 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The Joker, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze and the Riddler combine forces to rule the underworld. They set a trap to capture Batman, Robin, and Batgirl. The crime fighters escape the trap but the four…

  15. Hizzoner The Joker

    November 2, 1968 No. BM-08 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The Joker robs the Gotham City Treasury and then uses the money to set up city officials he accuses of corruption. Batman and Robin try to sort out the truth of the madman's plans.

  16. Freeze's Frozen Vikings

    November 2, 1968 No. BR-08 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    A frozen Viking ship, including the crew of Vikings, appears in Gotham Harbor, but it's all a plot by the sinister Mr. Freeze.

  17. The Crime Computer

    November 9, 1968 No. BM-09 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The Penguin uses a computer to help him commit crimes.

  18. The Great Scarecrow Scare

    November 9, 1968 No. BR-09 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The Scarecrow pulls a switch, using Commissioner Gordon as the bait.

  19. A Game Of Cat And Mouse

    November 16, 1968 No. BM-10 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    Catwoman hatches a plan to steal the Crown Jewels on exhibit in Gotham City.

  20. Beware Of Living Dolls

    November 16, 1968 No. BR-10 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    Batman and Robin must track down Dollman, an arch-criminal who uses automated transistorized dolls to carry out his fiendish crimes.

  21. Will The Real Robin Please Stand Up?

    November 23, 1968 No. BM-11 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    Catwoman meets Christopher Collins, an amnesia victim and circus performer who ran away from home. She convinces him to impersonate Robin, and to join her in her crime spree. By dyeing his…

  22. He Who Swipes The Ice, Goes To The Cooler

    November 23, 1968 No. BR-11 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    Batman and Robin foil an attempt by Mr. Freeze to pilfer diamonds from a East Indian prince.

  23. Simon The Pieman

    November 30, 1968 No. BM-12 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    A new villain arrives in Gotham City: Simon the Pieman. He dumps all the other criminals into a hole so that he can take over. When the Dynamic Trio try to stop him and his gang, Batman is…

  24. A Mad, Mad Tea Party

    November 30, 1968 No. BR-12 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The Joker, the Riddler and Mr. Freeze all try to lure Batman and Robin to their demise at an off-the-wall dinner party.

  25. From Catwoman With Love

    December 7, 1968 No. BM-13 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    Penguin, Riddler, Joker and Catwoman send Batman and Robin Valentine's Day presents. Batman and Robin test them for booby traps at Gotham City Police Headquarters. All the presents are boob…

  26. Perilous Playthings

    December 7, 1968 No. BR-13 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    Catwoman sets up a cat-trap for Batman and Robin! She uses an abandoned movie studio which inside has many toys, like a giant ping-ball machine and a giant razor-sharp blade. Catwoman uses…

  27. A Perfidious Pieman Is Simon

    December 14, 1968 No. BM-14 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    Simon the Pieman and his gang return for a second helping of criminal activity.

  28. The Cool, Cruel Christmas Caper

    December 14, 1968 No. BR-14 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    Mr. Freeze disguises himself as Santa Claus and steals the Diamond Star off the Gotham Christmas tree with Batman and Robin in hot pursuit.

  29. The Fiendish, Frigid Fraud

    December 21, 1968 No. BM-15 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    Massive ice balls randomly appear in Gotham City, prompting the Caped Crusaders to hunt down Mr. Freeze, but is he really to blame?

  30. Enter The Judge

    December 21, 1968 No. BR-15 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    Batman and Robin go after a "judge" who lets criminals off the hook. The judge captures Robin and sentences him to death by trapping him inside a giant book. But Robin gets out of the death…

  31. The Jigsaw Jeopardy

    December 28, 1968 No. BM-16 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    His vanity offended when the Gotham Museum rejects his artwork, the Riddler seeks revenge by blowing up the building. Batman and Robin work through his riddles to try and stop him. The Ridd…

  32. Wrath Of The Riddler

    December 28, 1968 No. BR-16 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    Batgirl helps to stop the Riddler from kidnapping Dick Grayson to prevent Bruce Wayne from building a state-of-the-art crime lab for Gotham City.

  33. It Takes Two To Make A Team

    January 4, 1969 No. BM-17 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The Joker, Penguin and Riddler try to break up the Terrific Trio by destroying Robin's confidence.

  34. Opera Buffa

    January 4, 1969 No. BR-17 TV Episode Filmation Associates, Duconvy Productions Inc.

    The Joker is pulling opera-themed crimes, and Batman and Robin must stop him before the fat lady sings.

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